Gattefossé is committed to continuous improvement and an ambitious CSR approach, and has been awarded the ERI 360° label for three of its major cosmetic ingredients.

This label, co-created in 2018 by players in the cosmetics industry including Gattefossé, and developed by Innov'Alliance, assesses a product's entire life cycle, from origin to market.

ERI 360°: assessing an ingredient's level of environmental responsibility

The ERI 360° label brings together a set of tools and guidelines for measuring the sustainability and eco-design of an ingredient. The reference system analyzes the entire value chain, from plant cultivation and harvesting, right through to the end product.

Through this label, Gattefossé has acquired the skills and tools to carry out a self-diagnosis of its ingredients, with a view to improving the design of new products. There are 3 levels of certification: bronze for a score between 75 and 85/100, silver for a score between 85 and 95/100 and gold for a score above 95/100. Since its creation, 30 ingredients have been awarded the ERI 360° label, and only 2 have been awarded the gold label, proof of its high standards.

At Gattefossé, the sustainability of raw materials is a significant issue. Gattefossé strives to ensure that its raw materials come from reliable, identifiable and renewable sources, through rigorous tracing of their origins.

Right from the product development stage, the company identifies the extraction or production method that will be the most environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient, and that will achieve the desired activity or functionality of the ingredient.

Gattefossé label ingredients

Gattefossé has had three of its cosmetic ingredients audited under the ERI 360° label.

Gatuline Link'n Lift, silver label. The first cosmetic anti-aging active ingredient derived from horse chestnut blossoms, using innovative NaDES (Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents) technology. This ingredient is rich in active molecules found only in this flower. It acts on wrinkles around the eyes.

Gatuline Renew, silver label. A natural extract of carefully selected Japanese cedar buds, this active ingredient is rich in energetic phytochemical molecules that stimulate epidermal renewal. Skin is visibly more hydrated, softer and smoother.

EnergiNius, bronze label. Derived from the roots of the Indian Ginseng (Withania somnifera), this ingredient is certified organic and obtained using NaDES technology. It protects skin cells from the artificial visible light emitted by screens, an additional environmental stress induced by our modern lifestyle.

"We have been working for many months to obtain the ERI 360° label for these key ingredients. This label, based on a 100-indicator analysis grid, is one of the strictest currently in force, and focuses on a 360° assessment of an ingredient's production chain. The beauty industry is transforming and has high expectations in terms of sustainability and eco-responsibility, and at Gattefossé we share our customers' commitment to providing more responsible and constantly evolving ingredients. We intend to pursue ERI 360° labeling for other products in the coming months."explains Paula Lennon, Cosmetics Group Manager.

Rated "Gold" by EcoVadis in 2020, after a notable 16-point improvement since the first assessment in 2017, Gattefossé is committed to continuing its CSR efforts across its entire value chain.

Givaudan Active Beauty presents Zanthalene, a natural modulable active ingredient developed by green fractionation, with botox-like efficacy in modulating skin sensitivity. Created from Zanthoxylum bungeanumZanthalene, commonly known as Sichuan pepper, is a cosmetic ingredient derived from the spice and capable of acting on neuromuscular communication within the skin structure, offering aging effects and soothing benefits depending on its concentration in formulas.

All consumers eventually experience the effects of aging on the skin, such as wrinkles and sensitivity. However, many do not wish to reverse these effects through invasive treatments. 

According to a study conducted on behalf of Givaudan Active Beauty¹86 % of consumers are interested in beauty products containing natural ingredients that help soothe skin discomfort while smoothing it out for a botox-like effect.

Giada Maramaldi, category manager for personal care at Givaudan, said: " Each facial expression activates a large number of muscles. Over time, as collagen production declines, these expressions become even more pronounced and embedded in the skin, leading to the formation of wrinkles. To combat these effects, Zanthalene offers a neurocosmetic strategy that relaxes facial muscles in a safe, reversible and natural way, adding a feeling of comfort while eliminating skin discomfort."

Made from Sichuan pepper, a plant widely used as a spice in Asian cuisine, Zanthalene is extracted from its fruit husks using supercritical CO2. Givaudan Active Beauty claims that its efficacy has been proven in several clinical studies: at low doses (0.5 %), Zanthalene is able to reduce skin discomforts such as itching and sensitivity, bringing a soothing effect to the skin in just a few minutes.

At a higher dosage (1 %), Zanthalene shows an immediate, visible reduction in skin roughness parameters in just 30 minutes, and long-term efficacy over 30 days. The body continues to react even after regular use of the product, creating a virtuous circle of improvement.

According to Givaudan Active Beauty, zanthalene is therefore a perfect ingredient for the formulation of beauty products targeting tired skin, aiming for a refreshed appearance and an immediately visible effect.

With over 80 % of consumers willing to buy a concept formulated with botox-like active ingredients, the brand's experts came up with an inspiring marketing concept: Sensilift, a cream based on Zanthalene. Thanks to Vetivyne, Centerox and rose seed oil, which regenerate and plump the skin, this highly natural anti-aging cream is also enriched with Jambu, which energizes the skin and provides a stimulating, moisturizing, comforting and soothing effect.

_{1 Zanthalene, Global online survey - Givaudan Active Beauty - May 2021}